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Noir Burlesque #2
Noir Burlesque 2
Slick ha ritrovato la sua Debbie, Ora però lei si fa chiamare Caprice, è una star del burlesque ed è in procinto di sposarsi con Rex, un gangster con cui Slick ha alcuni conti in sospeso, ma per il resto è rimasta quella di un bella e pericolosa. Il tipo di donna per cui gli uomini farebbero follie, il tipo di donna che sa come approfittarne. Forse Slick ha imparato. Forse no.
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First published November 10, 2022
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January 14, 2024
(Zero spoiler review) 3.75/5
Sadly not the knockout that volume one was, although a more than competent and commendable climax to a well told tale. The art continued to be sublime although the shift from set up to pay off led to a noticeable downturn in the frequency and quality of the writing, with too much action taking the place of what had been some well delivered dialogue wrapped around a clever (if not terribly original) plot. The addition of a new party into the fray towards the end added nothing of any real enjoyment, save for some fairly bland characterisation. The ending itself was fine, although the preceding 100 pages did slightly tarnish what could have been a rollercoaster from start to finish. This title is still an absolute must read, although if you are anything like me, the second half certainly doesn't live up to the first. 3.75/5
OmniBen.
Sadly not the knockout that volume one was, although a more than competent and commendable climax to a well told tale. The art continued to be sublime although the shift from set up to pay off led to a noticeable downturn in the frequency and quality of the writing, with too much action taking the place of what had been some well delivered dialogue wrapped around a clever (if not terribly original) plot. The addition of a new party into the fray towards the end added nothing of any real enjoyment, save for some fairly bland characterisation. The ending itself was fine, although the preceding 100 pages did slightly tarnish what could have been a rollercoaster from start to finish. This title is still an absolute must read, although if you are anything like me, the second half certainly doesn't live up to the first. 3.75/5
OmniBen.
January 19, 2024
A great conclusion to a great series.
Beautiful illustrations.
Great story.
One of the best gangster stories out there.
A must read.
Beautiful illustrations.
Great story.
One of the best gangster stories out there.
A must read.
February 6, 2024
Review for both volumes
This one’s hard to rate.
The plot is kind of stale with all tropes and worn out clichés- whether classic (la femme fatale) or modern (the incongruous Apache)- used and abused. There’s no real twist and it goes as planned with every marked for death character dying right on cue.
Still, there’s some humour and Terry’s caustic remarks hit the spot most of the time and when all’s said and done it’s not an unpleasant read. It’s just that I’ve read the same story two dozen times already.
Then there’s the art. When I discovered his work in the early 90’s he already was a boy wonder and he never ceased to get better over time. So of course the art is gorgeous, all pencils and hand painted in grays and red. Storytelling and pacing are on par.
So that’ll be 2* for the plot and 4* for the art.
This one’s hard to rate.
The plot is kind of stale with all tropes and worn out clichés- whether classic (la femme fatale) or modern (the incongruous Apache)- used and abused. There’s no real twist and it goes as planned with every marked for death character dying right on cue.
Still, there’s some humour and Terry’s caustic remarks hit the spot most of the time and when all’s said and done it’s not an unpleasant read. It’s just that I’ve read the same story two dozen times already.
Then there’s the art. When I discovered his work in the early 90’s he already was a boy wonder and he never ceased to get better over time. So of course the art is gorgeous, all pencils and hand painted in grays and red. Storytelling and pacing are on par.
So that’ll be 2* for the plot and 4* for the art.
January 5, 2023
I read Noir Burlesque for the plot.
The plot: a red head, "Jessica Rabbit" look-alike, named Caprice.
Same as the first one, the second (and last) issue isn't something special or all that memorable, but it taps in our primary needs for sex and violence. At the same time it does that with stunning artwork which it might be the only reason that I recommend it. Other than that, it's a "take it or leave it" situation.
(More like a 2,5 than a 3)
The plot: a red head, "Jessica Rabbit" look-alike, named Caprice.
Same as the first one, the second (and last) issue isn't something special or all that memorable, but it taps in our primary needs for sex and violence. At the same time it does that with stunning artwork which it might be the only reason that I recommend it. Other than that, it's a "take it or leave it" situation.
(More like a 2,5 than a 3)
June 9, 2024
Part 2: Betrayal, deception, and a splash of red!
The second part of Noir Burlesque dives deeper into deception and betrayal, with Marini's impeccable artwork and the recurring motif of red. The tension escalates, delivering a surprising and satisfying resolution. Marini masterfully blends stunning visuals with intricate storytelling, making this graphic novel a must-read for fans of noir.
The second part of Noir Burlesque dives deeper into deception and betrayal, with Marini's impeccable artwork and the recurring motif of red. The tension escalates, delivering a surprising and satisfying resolution. Marini masterfully blends stunning visuals with intricate storytelling, making this graphic novel a must-read for fans of noir.
July 24, 2025
Se deja leer
March 24, 2023
This is part two in the two part graphic novel series, Noir Burlesque. Much of what I stated in my part one review, stands for this book. The story is typical noir of the period, 1950's. Babes, brawn, booze, bullets, it's all here. The artwork however, is the star. Done in shadows of gray and black, it captures the grim feel that we read in noir books, and what we see in noir films.
Recommended!
Recommended!
December 23, 2022
Noir Burlesque (Part 2) by Enrico Marini.
Things aren't getting any easier for Slick. Until now, he had to deal with Irish mobsters. But this time, he’s confronted with the Italian mafia. After falling out of favor with local mob boss Rex, he finds himself thrust into a turf war with the Sicilian mafia. He's tasked with stealing a prized and priceless portrait belonging to the capo himself, and when things go south, he finds himself with a bigger target on his back than ever. If he's going to make it through in one piece, Slick will have to think fast and hit hard—and keep a close eye on Caprice, as well as mob daughter Pearl, two femmes fatales who prove to be just as dangerous as any of the other gun-toting gangsters. The gripping conclusion to Marini's noir opus.
I was doing a happy dance when I saw part 2 was out! Again, loved the artwork in black, white and red. It really works well in capturing the time period and the whole noir feel. A great (all be it a violent and bloody) conclusion to this 2-part series.
5 Stars
Things aren't getting any easier for Slick. Until now, he had to deal with Irish mobsters. But this time, he’s confronted with the Italian mafia. After falling out of favor with local mob boss Rex, he finds himself thrust into a turf war with the Sicilian mafia. He's tasked with stealing a prized and priceless portrait belonging to the capo himself, and when things go south, he finds himself with a bigger target on his back than ever. If he's going to make it through in one piece, Slick will have to think fast and hit hard—and keep a close eye on Caprice, as well as mob daughter Pearl, two femmes fatales who prove to be just as dangerous as any of the other gun-toting gangsters. The gripping conclusion to Marini's noir opus.
I was doing a happy dance when I saw part 2 was out! Again, loved the artwork in black, white and red. It really works well in capturing the time period and the whole noir feel. A great (all be it a violent and bloody) conclusion to this 2-part series.
5 Stars
April 3, 2024
Marini – Noir Burlesque (2) – Dargaud – 126 pages - Sorti le 10 Novembre 2022 -
Non je n’ai pas commencé par le début.
Les images sont magnifiques et le blanc /noir se dispute au rouge dans une sorte de tri colométrie.
On est loin du côté « enfantin » ou « fou fou » que je lis ou écris d’habitude.
Ils ont l’intention de tuer Slick une fois son travail achevé, la rousse qui chante de belles chansons pour Lui le prévient et lui fait l’amour dans une scène sensuelle mais pas du tout vulgaire…
L’objet du délit est le vol d’un tableau sentimental. Il s’agit d’une vengeance entre deux riches qui fait pas mal de dommages collatéraux.
Fusillades à gogo et thèmes de baston…
Une bonne petite BD !! Le rythme et le tempo sont nickels. Le suspense et les rebondissements aussi.
J’ai beaucoup aimé le côté gringe et vintage.
Phoenix
++
Non je n’ai pas commencé par le début.
Les images sont magnifiques et le blanc /noir se dispute au rouge dans une sorte de tri colométrie.
On est loin du côté « enfantin » ou « fou fou » que je lis ou écris d’habitude.
Ils ont l’intention de tuer Slick une fois son travail achevé, la rousse qui chante de belles chansons pour Lui le prévient et lui fait l’amour dans une scène sensuelle mais pas du tout vulgaire…
L’objet du délit est le vol d’un tableau sentimental. Il s’agit d’une vengeance entre deux riches qui fait pas mal de dommages collatéraux.
Fusillades à gogo et thèmes de baston…
Une bonne petite BD !! Le rythme et le tempo sont nickels. Le suspense et les rebondissements aussi.
J’ai beaucoup aimé le côté gringe et vintage.
Phoenix
++
September 18, 2025
Gangsterska opowieść z USA lat 50-tych, choć jest to bardzo prosta historia, która w ogóle nie stała blisko "Blacksada", to Marini bardzo umiejętnie się porusza w tej konwencji.
Opowieść korzysta ze zgranych motywów: facet z mroczną przeszłością, zakazana miłość, porachunki gangsterskie, do tego duża szczypta erotyki.
Natomiast to co naprawdę robi tu robotę to rysunki Mariniego. Bardzo ograniczona paleta barw: czerń, biel, szarości i wyraźna czerwień połączone z precyzyjną kreską Mariniego tworzą bardzo dobry klimat noir. Drugi tom zapewnia satysfakcjonujące zakończenie i trzy bardzo ciekawe dodatki: obraz, Szalonego Konia i córkę gangstera .
Rysunki: *****
Scenariusz: ***
Opowieść korzysta ze zgranych motywów: facet z mroczną przeszłością, zakazana miłość, porachunki gangsterskie, do tego duża szczypta erotyki.
Natomiast to co naprawdę robi tu robotę to rysunki Mariniego. Bardzo ograniczona paleta barw: czerń, biel, szarości i wyraźna czerwień połączone z precyzyjną kreską Mariniego tworzą bardzo dobry klimat noir. Drugi tom zapewnia satysfakcjonujące zakończenie i trzy bardzo ciekawe dodatki: obraz, Szalonego Konia i córkę gangstera .
Rysunki: *****
Scenariusz: ***
May 18, 2025
Noir Burlesque est une série que j’aurais adoré aimer. Malheureusement, ses qualités sont aussi ses défauts : un dessin à l’aquarelle qui vient créer une certaine ambiance manque parfois de détails, les personnages très typiques sont difficiles à aimer, la seule couleur, rouge, qui symbolise le désir et le danger, aurait dû être utilisé que pour Caprice … on se surprend même à trouver la fin très kitch, voire mièvre. Dommage
March 7, 2025
La segunda parte del tributo a la serie negra que firma Enrico Marini mantiene las líneas propuestas en el primer volumen. Algo más firme en el ritmo, consigue además despertar simpatía hacia secundarios que cumplen con el arquetipo que el lector aficionado al estilo disfruta. Eso - y su talento gráfico indiscutible - hacen que valga la pena sumarlo al librero.
May 12, 2023
Good sequel! Especially given the ending of the first volume! If you love Marini's art and stories then you will enjoy this one as well.
The story itself in nothing new, but it is rather well paced and the style is amazing!
The story itself in nothing new, but it is rather well paced and the style is amazing!
July 18, 2023
No cuenta nada de nada de nada no leído mil veces. Es un cliché permanente sin embargo es tan increíble visualmente que compensa todo. La historia es amena y fluye ágil pero te pide el cuerpo pararte en cada viñeta y aunque suene pedante, deleitarte.
February 14, 2025
Somptueux dessin recouvrant un dégoulis de clichés, nibards dialogues ringards et personnages aussi incompétents que sans saveurs. L'auteur n'a visiblement pas compris ce qui rend le genre intéressant Un dyptique inutile
March 8, 2023
Vraiment bien ! On est vraiment à fond dans l’histoire et on suit la fin de la mission de Slick. J’ai beaucoup aimé ! Je lirai d’autres romans graphiques de l’artiste !
September 26, 2023
Un buen cierre de la primera parte, continua con los clichés y no hay nada que no sea predecible, pero los dibujos son una maravilla
December 8, 2023
loved it as much as the first one
December 28, 2023
Superbe feu d'artifice en guise de conclusion pour ce diptyque de feu et de sang !
March 27, 2024
Meravellós. Dibuix tipus aquarela amb una qualitat visual increible. Bon guió, gàngsters a dojo, una mica pulp. Top!!
July 10, 2024
2,5/3
November 24, 2024
Loved the surprising ending. I also loved the story and the bribing between the characters. Everyone had his own agenda.
December 29, 2024
Poszedłem za ciosem i po pierwszym tomie od razu wziąłem się za drugi.
W zasadzie różnicy żadnej nie ma, po prostu ciąg dalszy w tym samym stylu.
W zasadzie różnicy żadnej nie ma, po prostu ciąg dalszy w tym samym stylu.
June 28, 2025
No cabe un tópico más en la historia.
April 26, 2024
Muita violência, argumento pouco verosímil... Mas com desenhos espectaculares!
December 27, 2022
Sexy, conniving, brilliant!
Marino did it again. After Part 1 he was able to outdo himself and up the intensity in Part 2. This is the best graphic novel of the year. The artwork is second to none and the writing is solid.
Perfect score!
Marino did it again. After Part 1 he was able to outdo himself and up the intensity in Part 2. This is the best graphic novel of the year. The artwork is second to none and the writing is solid.
Perfect score!
June 1, 2023
Après un premier tome qui m’avait laissé sur ma faim, voici le second qui sonne la fin.
Et le dessin est toujours aussi parfait, le style « roman/film noir » accompagné de gros bras, maffieux, jolies poupées, scotch, coups de poings, révolvers et carabines est parfaitement respecté ! Il y a du sang !
Alors, certes, il ne faut pas s’attendre à autre chose, mais le dessin est sublimement adapté au genre et Marini signe ici deux tomes de très bonne facture !
https://www.noid.ch/noir-burlesque-to...
Et le dessin est toujours aussi parfait, le style « roman/film noir » accompagné de gros bras, maffieux, jolies poupées, scotch, coups de poings, révolvers et carabines est parfaitement respecté ! Il y a du sang !
Alors, certes, il ne faut pas s’attendre à autre chose, mais le dessin est sublimement adapté au genre et Marini signe ici deux tomes de très bonne facture !
https://www.noid.ch/noir-burlesque-to...
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